How to pronounce stunningly
Say it like STUHN-ing-lee. Stunningly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STUHN).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce stunningly. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- STUHN
- ing
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stunningly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STUHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of stunningly
American and British speakers say stunningly in essentially the same way: /ˈstʌnɪŋli/ in the US and /ˈstʌnɪŋli/ in the UK.
British respelling: STUHN-ing-lee.
What does stunningly mean?
- So as to stun or amaze.“She was stunningly beautiful. I couldn't take my eyes off her.”
Where does stunningly come from?
From stunning + -ly.
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Questions about saying stunningly
How do you pronounce stunningly?
Say STUHN-ing-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈstʌnɪŋli/. In British English it is /ˈstʌnɪŋli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stunningly?
Stunningly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STUHN). Broken into parts: STUHN · ing · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say stunningly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈstʌnɪŋli/ and the British form is /ˈstʌnɪŋli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.